[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 90 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27249-27253]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11078]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2013-N103; FXES11130800000-134-FF08E00000]
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires
that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.
DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or
before June 10, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife
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Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9618).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.
Applicant
Permit No. TE-207873
Applicant: Carol Thompson, Riverside, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (monitor nests) the
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey, capture,
handle, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi);
and an amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the San
Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with
population monitoring and survey activities throughout the range of
each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-040553
Applicant: Daniel Marshalek, Madison, Wisconsin
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) and an
amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Laguna mountains skipper
(Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with surveys throughout the
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-025732
Applicant: Samuel S. Sweet, Santa Barbara, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, mark, tag, take biological samples, and release) the
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County
DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (capture, handle, take
biological samples, restrain, and maintain in enclosures in-stream,
release, and relocate) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus
californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys,
population monitoring, and research activities in Santa Barbara, San
Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties, California, for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-834488
Applicant: Gregg B. Miller, Orange, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture,
handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
merriami parvus) and take (survey, capture, handle, measure, mark, and
release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus)
in conjunction with survey activities in San Bernardino, Riverside, San
Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, California, for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-823990
Applicant: Sandra J. Schultz, Los Osos, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate,
and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum
browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities in Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-804203
Applicant: Stephen J. Meyers, Moreno Valley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey
and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests, capture,
handle, measure, weigh, band, color-band, release) the least Bell's
vireo (Vireo belli pusillus); take (harass by survey) the Yuma clapper
rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take
(capture, handle, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
stephensi) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus)
in conjunction with survey and population activities throughout the
range of each species in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah,
and Colorado (as applicable) for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-17841A
Applicant: Tetra Tech Incorporated, Santa Barbara, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni) in
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-798017
Applicant: Dana C. Bland, Aptos, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, mark, and release) the California tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma
californiense); and take (capture, handle, mark, release, and collect)
the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum),
in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-780556
Applicant: Ruben S. Ramirez, Oceanside, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacificus) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus);
and take (capture, tag, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern
t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with
surveys and research activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-782703
Applicant: Michael C. Couffer, Corona del Mar, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-839213
Applicant: David P. Muth, Martinez, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
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Permit No. TE-157199
Applicant: Julie A. Stout, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate,
and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum
browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities throughout
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-200340
Applicant: Andrew R. Hatch, South Lake Tahoe, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa
Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-181714
Applicant: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey,
capture, handle, take biological samples, and release) the Santa Cruz
long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in conjunction
with surveys and research activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-837308
Applicant: John K. Konecny, Escondido, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests)
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take
(locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-
headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey, locate and nest monitor,
nest mark, capture, band, and release) the California least tern
(Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.); take (harass by survey)
the light-footed clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes) and Yuma
clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); and take (capture,
handle, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus
californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys,
population studies, and research activities throughout the range of
each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-166383
Applicant: Michael F. Westphal, Hollister, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
take biological samples, and release) the blunt-nosed leopard lizard
(Gambelia silus) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and
research activities throughout the range of the species in California
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-170389
Applicant: Travis B. Cooper, San Juan Capistrano, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni); and take
(capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys and
population monitoring throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-99477A
Applicant: Benjamin S. Wallace, Fairfield, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take
(capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring in Solano, Yolo,
Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, California, for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-225974
Applicant: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos,
California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the San Francisco garter snake
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with habitat
management activities in San Mateo County, California, for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-31406A
Applicant: California State Parks, Channel Coast District, Ventura,
California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (set up,
use, and remove remote sensing cameras in occupied habitat) the
California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in
conjunction with survey activities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-99473A
Applicant: Joseph D. Henry, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-814222
Applicant: California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego,
California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate, and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs
(Molothrus ater) from nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests and remove
brown-headed cowbird eggs from nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo
bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey and locate and monitor
nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna
a. b.) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities
on California State Park Lands in San Diego, Imperial, Orange,
Riverside, and southwestern San Bernardino Counties, California, for
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-01769B
Applicant: Jesse L. Reebs, San Francisco, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger
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salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma
californiense) and the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis
tetrataenia) in conjunction with surveys and population studies
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-068745
Applicant: Jeffrey T. Wilcox, Berkeley, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, tail clip, and release) the California tiger
salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma
californiense) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and
genetic research throughout the range of the species in California for
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-824123
Applicant: SWCA Environmental Consultants, San Luis Obispo, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, capture,
handle, measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation,
and habitat enhancement activities in San Luis Obispo County,
California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-035336
Applicant: John E. Vollmar, Berkeley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and
Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey
and restoration activities; and take (remove and reduce to possession
from lands under Federal jurisdiction) the Amsinckia grandiflora
(large-flowered fiddleneck) in conjunction with propagation and
reintroduction activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-043630
Applicant: San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey)
the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the extant range of the
species within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife
Service Office, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-01768B
Applicant: Brian E. Karpman, Costa Mesa, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (locate and monitor nests
and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs (Molothrus ater) from nests) the
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys
and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-808242
Applicant: Scott D. Cameron, Santa Paula, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus
abdominalis); and take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the
Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) and arroyo
toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus
c.)) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities
throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-083348
Applicant: San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, San
Bernardino, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture,
handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
merriami parvus); and take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey
activities in San Bernardino County, California, for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-797234
Applicant: LSA Associates, Point Richmond, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and
Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-036120
Applicant: Michael S. Powers, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-204436
Applicant: Johanna M. Kisner, Orcutt, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture,
handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities
throughout the range of each species in California with the exception
of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties, California, for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-050450
Applicant: Lisa D. Allen, San Juan Capistrano, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-27460A
Applicant: Brian A. Zitt, Santa Ana, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, measure, and release)
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the mountain yellow-legged frog (southern California DPS) (Rana
muscosa) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-02838B
Applicant: Summer L. Pardo, Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-02785B
Applicant: Cheryl L. Davis, Concord, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-37418A
Applicant: William T. Bean, Arcata, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey,
capture, handle, collect biological samples and hair tufts, and
release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with
genetic research activities throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-02578B
Applicant: Craig P. Seltenrich, Auburn, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-101462
Applicant: Peter G. Sarafian, Los Osos, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (locate, capture, handle,
measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation,
and habitat enhancement activities throughout the range of the species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-118356
Applicant: Olofson Environmental, Incorporated, Berkeley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey)
the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in
conjunction with survey and research activities in Alameda, Contra
Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and
Sonoma Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-095896
Applicant: Phillip C. Richards, Ladera Ranch, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacificus), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), and San
Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) in conjunction with survey
activities in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino,
Riverside, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties, California, for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-212445
Applicant: Robert A. Schell, Richmond, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) and take (harass by survey, capture, handle,
collect tissue samples, and release) the California tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma
californiense) in conjunction with survey and research activities
throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-02737B
Applicant: Susan B. Dewar, Rocklin, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Public Comments
We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business
hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento,
California.
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